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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.95, 213.80 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.95, 213.80 and 88.56 is: 122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.95 : 213.80 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.95/213.80 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.95x = 213.80 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.95x = 18,933.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,933.69/154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.19

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